Forest Park Elementary vs Mount Benson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary
Nanaimo ยท Public elementary
1,156 students
Mount Benson Elementary
British Columbia ยท Public elementary
68 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Nanaimo, British Columbia | Mount Benson Elementary British Columbia, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 7 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Province rank | #1211 of 1,275 | โ |
| National rank | #1211 of 1,275 | โ |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 1,156 | 68 |
| Enrolment | 1,156 | 68 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 399 | โ |
| FSA numeracy score | 389 | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 436 | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 417 | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 362 | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 361 | โ |
| city or town | Nanaimo | British Columbia |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขForest Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,156 students compared with 68.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Park Elementary better than Mount Benson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Park Elementary and Mount Benson Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Nanaimo and British Columbia in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Park Elementary: 1,156. Mount Benson Elementary: 68. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and Mount Benson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Forest Park Elementary is 1211th of 1,275 and Mount Benson Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).